Indeed. Sometimes I'll make a witty comment as a satirical observation on the topic (like how Snapzu is boring because who wants to learn things from civil conversation?) Trying to one-up everyone on snark is juvenile, but appropriately timed satire can make a point better than a straightforward argument.
Agreed! When on topic, they can lead to a discussion within a discussion.
Indeed. Sometimes I'll make a witty comment as a satirical observation on the topic (like how Snapzu is boring because who wants to learn things from civil conversation?) Trying to one-up everyone on snark is juvenile, but appropriately timed satire can make a point better than a straightforward argument.